Artficial Grass Installation

It will depend. Normally, grass is made to last for 10–15 years. However, if maintained properly, it could last you longer.

We offer 3 models of artificial grass:

Bona Soft 38 mm: we offer a 10-year warranty.

Bona Garden 38 mm: we offer 12 years warranty.

Bona Garden 45 mm: we offer 15 years warranty. 

While our team can handle the installation process from start to finish, we also empower our clients to do the installation themselves if they prefer! If you’re looking for a DIY project, we deliver the necessary product supplies and valuable guidance for a successful synthetic turf installation.

Below are a few guidelines to consider for your project:

1. Safety first! Prior to any digging, always be aware of any power, gas lines or other utilities in the area. Call Ontario One Call or Info Excavation (in QC) for this critical step.
2. Dig 3–4 inches into the soil, carefully removing any roots or rocks along the way.
3. Lay down geotextile to prevent weeds from sprouting beneath the artificial grass.
4. Fill the area with stone dust (you’ll need roughly 0.01 CUBIC YARD  per square foot, Assuming you need to add 3-4 inches of stone dust). For example, if your area is 600 sq ft and you need to add 3-4 inches, you will need approx 6 cubic yards of stone dust. 
5. Level the area using strings or a laser level. Ensure the proper slope grades to prevent water accumulation. 
6. Compact the area down using a tamper or a gas-powered compacting machine. 
7. Unroll the artificial turf rolls to allow them to breathe.
8. Place the rolls exactly where you intend to install them, ensuring they all face in the same direction. This nuance is particularly important, as it will be visible (and unnatural-looking) if turf rolls facing different directions are placed beside one another. When we refer to ‘direction,’ we mean that the blades of grass should all point in the same direction. Another essential tip is to cut out a few tufts of grass at this stage to ensure that the seams will fit … seamlessly!
9. Glue the rolls of artificial grass together. There are a few ways of doing this, but we always use a seaming tape, which essentially acts as an extra strip of fabric beneath the grass at the seams. This tape holds the seams together using construction-grade glue. 
10. Nail down the grass, spacing the nails roughly every 6 inches. We recommend using 6-inch spiral nails for this.
11. Consider adding sand as a final optional step, particularly in high-traffic areas. The sand helps the fibres stand up, ensuring an even softer, more padded surface. This application requires more or less a pound of sand per square foot.

Silica sand is a potential infill option for artificial grass and can be purchased at select hardware stores, including Home Depot, Home Hardware, Rona, Merkley Supply, etc. Alternatively, you can opt for mortar sand, a more cost-effective and readily available alternative commonly found at construction supply stores.

What is Zeolite?

If you have pets and they will be doing their business in the artificial grass, it is recommended to use envirofill or zeolite as infill since it prevents bad smells from the urine of your pets.

To install artificial grass over concrete:

1. Start by cleaning the area and removing any debris.
2. Ensure the base is perfectly level; for any imperfections, consider using a feather finish to create an even surface.
3. Glue the grass to the concrete using Velcro or outdoor carpet adhesive.
4. While gluing the grass, use a roller to apply pressure to prevent the formation of any bubbles. 

The first step is to remove between 3–4 inches of soil. Next, layer 3–4 inches of stone dust, compact, and level the surface. To prevent the growth of weeds, install geotextile. After executing these important steps, your base is primed for installing artificial grass.

Follow the steps above, and remember that two key factors contribute to a flawless installation: how well you prepared and levelled your base and the precision in gluing the rolls together.

The first step is to measure the installation area’s dimensions. Once you have the measurements, use a sharp cutter and a long ruler (or another straight-edge tool) to ensure a straight and even cut. For complex curves, such as around pools, we recommend using scissors to achieve a smoother and more precise finish that would be more challenging to attain with a simple cutter.

Pro-tip: When cutting, always add an extra 2 inches to the measurement you took. It is better to have a bigger piece than a smaller one to prevent any patchy appearance on your artificial grass. You can always trim down a piece that’s too big, but it’s impossible to make a too-small piece larger.

You need to check the bylaws of your municipality, as each municipality has different regulations pertaining to artificial grass installation. Contact your local authorities to ensure compliance with the rules and regulations before proceeding.